National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) records highest-ever UPI transaction volume of 24.51 billion in August

Exam-focused facts from the 3 September 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) processed a record 24.51 billion UPI transactions in August 2026.
The total value of UPI transactions in August 2026 stood at Rs 29.82 lakh crore, up 20% year-on-year.
UPI transaction volume grew 3.6% month-on-month and 22% year-on-year in August 2026.
The value of UPI transactions in August 2026 was marginally below the record monthly value of about Rs 29.9 lakh crore recorded in May and July 2026.
UPI is now accepted in 11 countries, with Uzbekistan being the latest addition.